Brief Answer:
Fiber rich diet needs to be given.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Incidentally, constipation in children has become a very frequently encountered problem these days. The primary reason for the same is lack of adequate play and/or the lack of adequate amounts of fiber containing foods in diet. As of now I do not think that you need to go to a doctor.

You need to give a fiber rich diet. Wheat, corn, and rice bran are high in insoluble fiber, which helps prevent constipation. bran can be sprinkled into his favorite foods, from hot cereal and pancakes to muffins and cookies. Many popular high-fiber cereals and bars are also packed with XXXXXXX. Beans really are the magical fruit. Isabgol (psyllium husk) or senna can also be given as fiber supplements.

Fiber rich food items include:

* Apples, pears, parsnip, berries, raspberries, kumquats, guavas, squash, oranges, passion fruit, avocado, blackberries, pomogranate, currants, persimmons, kiwi fruits, figs, bananas, blueberries, cherries, apricots, strawberries, tangerines, papaya, mangoes, pineapple, plums, litchi, grapes, watermelon

* Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, lettuce, brussels sprout, carrots, leafy vegetables and spinach, amaranth, artichokes, green peas, collard greens, XXXXXXX sweet potato, okra, fennel, eggplant/brinjal, sweetcorn, beets, turnip, asparagus, onions

* Legumes, beans, lentils, chickpeas, celery, soybean, navy beans, cranberry beans, french beans

* Whole grains, quinoa, brown rice, millets and oats, squash and pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, dried coconut, almonds

* Mushrooms

* Flax seeds, chia seeds, corn XXXXXXX

It is good to know that you make sure that he drinks plenty of water. But you also need to ensure that he goes to pass stool at a regular time every day (irrespective of whether he feels an urge to pass). This will demote stool holding habits and would promote regular bowel habits.

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards,
Dr. Diptanshu Das
Pediatrician

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